BPE advises Advance Growth Partners Ltd on investment in luxury skincare brand Lisa Franklin

Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors has acted for Advance Growth Partners Ltd (AGP) on its equity investment in Lisa Franklin Ltd, a London headquartered luxury cosmetic and facial treatment brand.

BPE Solicitors LLP is proud to be the official Legal Partner of British Racing Motors for 2024

Founded in 1949, British Racing Motors has been a key player in the motor racing industry for decades. They raced from 1950 to 1974, winning 17 Grands Prix and 1 Grand Prix Championship; and still holding the record for winning the closest ever Grand Prix Finish.

Election 2024: What Labour’s victory means for employment law

Following Labour’s victory last week, our attention has swiftly turned to their “Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for Working People” and the significant proposed changes to employment law.

Election 2024: What Labour’s victory means for employment law

With the 2024 election result now confirmed, we look at what Labour’s success means for UK employment law and the changes employers will need to prepare for.

Securing Your Smile: BPE Acts on Lease of New Dental Office

Thomas Christie in BPE’s Commercial Property team recently assisted Nuyu Cheltenham in securing a lease for a new state-of-the-art dental office on Market Place Retail Park, Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham due to open later in 2024.

National Semiconductor Strategy

Following the recent publication of the UK’s National Semiconductor Strategy, this article considers how the UK seeks to secure a leading role in the global semiconductor sector and what UK businesses need to be doing now.

Pension Sharing Orders on Divorce

When considering the issue of finances upon a Divorce, pensions should always form part of this discussion. By ignoring pensions, this could mean that you are missing out on potential long-term income and future financial security.

Avoiding certain pitfalls when dealing with a divorce

Rebecca Pike discusses the impact the Divorce Law Reform has had on the whole divorce process, and the common pitfalls that must be considered when ending a marriage or a civil partnership.

What could happen to my jewellery after my divorce?

Jewellery can become a point of contention for some divorcing couples, as they attempt to resolve their financial matters following the breakdown of their marriage. Jewellery can hold a significant emotional attachment for some, which can cause difficulty in reaching a financial settlement, and valuing such items on the second-hand market can be problematic.

Death of a shareholder: What to do with the shares

Dealing with the death of a shareholder can be a complex and emotional process. It is essential to approach the situation with care, to be aware of the necessary steps to handle the deceased's assets properly and consider the steps that can be taken in advance of any such event.

Case Law Spotlight: Comparative advertising and the misleading marketing message

Gibraltar (UK) Limited & Vet Plus Limited vs Viovet Limited – High Court – [2024] EWHC 777 (Ch) This High Court case concerned a dispute over comparative advertising in the context of veterinary nutraceuticals. The High Court considered whether advertising infringed upon the claimants' trademarks through the implication that their products were comparable in both nature and efficacy to the defendant’s products.

Purchase and finance of property valued over £900,000 completed by BPE’s Commercial Property team

Thomas Christie in BPE’s Commercial Property team recently assisted a client with the purchase of a multi-use investment property in Oxford.